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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,670 and 180,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,670 and 180,993 is: 280,778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,670 : 180,993 = 180,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,670/180,993 = 180,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,670x = 180,993 × 180,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,670x = 32,758,466,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,466,049/116,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,778.83

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